Black Panther misses merchandise bonanza

The Black Panther phenomenon continues. The Marvel — really, the Disney — blockbuster opened in China today, bringing its estimated box office to $920 million worldwide. It's the perfect time for retailers to cash in on the movie’s success with a slew of Panther-themed merchandise: toys, t-shirts, tote bags and more. Turns out, though, that the merchandise is in short supply.

Renata Sago is the Florida-based reporter for Marketplace. Before joining the team, Renata brought national attention to the 2016 presidential race, juvenile incarceration, and mass migration from Puerto Rico as a reporter and anchor for WMFE in Orlando.